Islamabad: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on Monday formally launched the “National Emergency Action Plan 2011 for Polio Eradication” to make the country free of the disease.
The president administered polio drops to a few children at the President House, vowing to eradicating polio.
He said that Pakistan has come a long way from 1994, when the polio eradication campaign was first launched formally and the number of cases was more than 30,000.
“Our aim is to make Pakistan completely polio free. We aim that no child lives in the fear of being crippled for life,” he said.
Zardari said that Polio was a crippling disease and continues to threaten opportunities for children. He said unfortunately Pakistan was among few countries which were still not completely polio free.
He said the government has nominated Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, as Pakistan’s Ambassador for Polio Eradication and said she was committed to carry forward the mission and hope for the people.
The president recalled his meeting with Bill Gates, during his recent visit to the United States and said the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation were providing great support to the cause of polio eradication.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription